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AJ03 FFN

2003 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

136,045 mi
Last recorded136,045 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 FFN
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 136,045 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear subframe bushes deteorating/seperating (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 136,045 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust incomplete (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases all sections missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall excessively damaged (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. spacesaver wheel/tyre fitted (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear subframe bushes deteorating/seperating (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 133,276 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 131,134 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 131,134 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 127,794 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 127,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 May 2012 119,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 May 2012 119,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 May 2011 110,012 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 May 2011 110,012 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 98,840 miles

Front brakes only just met the front brake imbalance requirements. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

front number plate slightly deteriorated

no fuel leak found at time of retest

Fail 15 May 2010 98,741 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2009 89,687 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 89,624 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2008 78,998 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 61,593 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2006 45,668 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?

Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,416
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,205,291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 610,562
Brake pipe excessively corroded 513,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 357,218
position lamp(s) not working 250,827
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 244,051
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AJ03 FFN is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2003 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 88,659 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Mondeo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 610,562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ03 FFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Mondeo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Mondeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ03 FFN is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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